Crime Statistics
Couple Arrested on Kaua‘i for Violating 14-Day Quarantine
Kaua‘i police arrested 36-year-old Adam Schwarze of ‘Aiea, Hawai‘i and 31-year-old Desiree Marvin of Alexandria, Virginia on Friday for violating the state’s COVID-19 mandatory 14-day quarantine emergency order, police said.
Kīhei Man Held on $105,000 Bail, Accused of Burglary During Civil Emergency
Maui police say an unknown adult male forcefully entered a jewelry store in Pāʻia at approximately 2:55 a.m. on March 30, 2020, and allegedly removed multiple items estimated at over $100,000. The male suspect, later identified by Maui Police as Chase Mociun, 37, of Kīhei was arrested and charged for Burglary of a Building in a Civil Defense Emergency, Theft I and Criminal Conspiracy. Due to County of Maui being in a Disaster Emergency Relief Period, police say the Burglary of a Building becomes a “B” Felony.
Two People who Landed on Maui, Sent Back to California
“There was nowhere where they were going. One of them actually said that they were headed to the homeless resource center,” said Mayor Victorino during a press conference on Tuesday afternoon. “So two of them that would have been on the island of Maui, returned home and not clutter up and take assets away from our people here in Maui County,” he said.
Maui Police Will Use Drones for Public Announcement Capabilities
The Maui Police Department announced that it will be utilizing its Drone Unit to make public announcements, reminding people of the stay-at-home county and state orders currently in place.The Maui Police Department announced that it will be utilizing its Drone Unit to make public announcements, reminding people of the stay-at-home county and state orders currently in place.
Maui Crime March 29 to April 4: Break-ins, Burglaries, Thefts
Maui police responded to 10 burglaries, 9 vehicle thefts and 2 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from March 29 to April 4, 2020.
Maui Police Arrest Six, Issue 101 Citations Related to COVID-19 Enforcement
Maui police arrested six individuals and issued a total of 101 citations over the past seven days for violations related COVID-19 enforcement efforts. Of the Maui citations issued, the majority were in Kīhei and Lahaina where complaints had been made of people congregating at the beach and in public places.
Maui Crime March 23 – March 29: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 10 burglaries, 8 vehicle thefts and 3 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from March 23 to March 29, 2020.
Kaua‘i Police Arrest Third Out-of-State Man for Violating 14-Day Quarantine
Once he is released from custody, police say Edwards will be required to either quarantine in proper accommodations, leave the island or face arrest for subsequent offense under the Governor’s order.
Burglary Arrest on Maui During Civil Emergency Becomes Class A Felony
Maui police arrested and charged a 37-year-old Maui man with three counts of Burglary of a Dwelling during a Civil Emergency and Habitual Property Crimes. Due to the County of Maui being in a Disaster Emergency Relief Period, the Burglary of a Dwelling offense becomes a class “A” felony.
Surveillance Images Released in Lahaina Substation Burglary
Hawaiian Electric’s Maui County operations released surveillance images of a man who the company says, broke into its Lahaina Substation along Lahainaluna Road on Friday, March 27 around 7:20 p.m.
Maui Police Respond to Call Reporting Gunfire in Makawao, One Person in Custody
Maui police responded to a call this afternoon in which a caller reported hearing gunfire in a Makawao neighborhood. Maui Police Lt. Audra Sellers tells Maui Now that one individual is currently in custody.
Maui Police: No Citations Yet Relating to Emergency Stay-at-Home Declaration
As of March 27, 2020, Maui Police Department has not issued any citations or had any arrests regarding the emergency declaration calling for stay-at-home orders.
With Less Cars on the Road, Maui Police Want Motorists to Slow Down
“We just need people to slow down. There’s so much less people on the road right now. Speeds have doubled. If motorist continue doing this, tragedy will happen,” said Lt. Hankins. With law enforcement tied up with other concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Lt. Hankins said, “I just don’t feel it’s right to focus on one particular area when we are dealing with this.”
Department of Public Safety Suspends ‘Non-Essential Programming’
In an effort to limit possible exposure to staff and inmates, all non-essential programming has been temporarily suspended.
10 Maui Men Arrested as Part of “Operation Keiki Shield 6”
Police say those arrested allegedly took “substantial steps” to meet up with those “minors” for the purpose of engaging in criminal sexual acts with them. However, instead of minors, these offenders were actually met and arrested by law enforcement officers, police said.
Maui Crime March 8 – March 15: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 7 burglaries, 5 vehicle thefts and 9 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from March 8 to March 15, 2020.
Department of Public Safety COVID-19 Procedural Updates
As part of the Department of Public Safety’s COVID-19 prevention efforts, Hawaiʻi correctional facilities are implementing enhanced screening at entry points.
Public Urged to Report Suspected COVID-19 Fraud
On Friday, US Attorney Kenji M. Price for the District of Hawaiʻi urged the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) hotline (1-866-720-5721) or to the NCDF e-mail address disaster@leo.gov.
Missing Person: Marwood Failed to Catch Flight Home to Canada on Monday
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing person, 51-year-old Wade Marwood, who failed to return home to Canada.
Maui Police Records Division Change of Hours
The Maui Police Department announced changes to its normal business hours in the Records Section due to the precautionary health and safety measures that are being taken with COVID-19.
